2010 world cup thread

[IdHitThat]

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[SRBI]

What up LB and gang.

You guys really think Japan will knock out Paraguay? I dunno, but Japan to advance at +150 does look tasty...

[D3 Mighty Ducks]

South American teams have been killing it at this tournament this year. We saw the first one eliminated yesterday only by another South American team. I'm backing Paraguay.

Paraguay PK to advance -155 (1x)

Over 2 +101 (.50x)

WILL KEISUKE HONDA SCORE A GOAL? +276 (.25x)

[rav_himself]

a bit late but GL on your play LB
my moneys busy with tennis but will put a little on japan to advance
strong feeling this game goes to OT.

[lakerboy]

Japan pk to advance +148 (.5x)

Japan ML +277 (.5x)

Japan pk and 0.5 +220 (.25x)

added some plays

lakerboy, how does the Portuguese midfield stack up against Spain's?

sov i know you like spain so you dont need my opinion. how did englands midfield stack up with germany's?

[WIZARDOFBEANTOWN]

Nice save

[SoV]

sov i know you like spain so you dont need my opinion. how did englands midfield stack up with germany's?

I'm not fancying Spain today. I'm still on the fence regarding the game. Personally yes, I would like Spain to win but I don't think it's highly likely to happen. Spain's attack and defense have struggled this tournament while on the contrary, Portugal's defence is very strong though their attack is suspect. Which is why I think it'll be a battle in midfield and hence, wanted your opinion on it.

[SoV]

As for England's midfield against Germany, I knew Ozil would ******* tear that oil tanker Barry apart. Which he did.

[lakerboy]

I'm not fancying Spain today. I'm still on the fence regarding the game. Personally yes, I would like Spain to win but I don't think it's highly likely to happen. Spain's attack and defense have struggled this tournament while on the contrary, Portugal's defence is very strong though their attack is suspect. Which is why I think it'll be a battle in midfield and hence, wanted your opinion on it.

in that case spain has to get ramos up on the wing to attack a portuguese defence excels at stopping the style spain brings as both xavi and iniesta like to move in the middle of the field towards the goal with out moving towards the outside and that plays into portugals hands as alves and carvalho will hold that action up. if spain refuses to change there idea of going thru the middle they will continue to get frsutrated. for me the key matchup is ramos versus coentrao. if spain dont go on the wings they will have lots of trouble scoring. as for the portuguese they have issues scoring but they have the best player on the field and he only needs one inch to make spain pay.

[cro]

portgual has big issues scoring, forget korea

[SoV]

[SRBI]

Way to steal my babe - keep your dirty mits off her

[JOHON8]

Anyone remember how exhausted Paraguay were vs Italy in the 2nd half?

[SRBI]

Anyone remember how exhausted Paraguay were vs Italy in the 2nd half?

Both of these teams are exhausted bro - did you hear the announcer? Japan been playin the same squad since the start of WC.

[lakerboy]

this game is as boring as can be.

[Tommy_de1st]

this game is as boring as can be.

Yeah, now I wish I'd played 0-0 correct score

[Capybara]

Second game should be a lot more fun... These overachievers are a nice story, but who wouldn't rather watch Villa or Ronaldo or other superstars play?

[WIZARDOFBEANTOWN]

LOOKING GOOD BOYS

[WIZARDOFBEANTOWN]

YA BABY CASH IT BOYS 5-0 FOR THE DAY

[SoV]

in that case spain has to get ramos up on the wing to attack a portuguese defence excels at stopping the style spain brings as both xavi and iniesta like to move in the middle of the field towards the goal with out moving towards the outside and that plays into portugals hands as alves and carvalho will hold that action up. if spain refuses to change there idea of going thru the middle they will continue to get frsutrated. for me the key matchup is ramos versus coentrao. if spain dont go on the wings they will have lots of trouble scoring. as for the portuguese they have issues scoring but they have the best player on the field and he only needs one inch to make spain pay.

Agree with that, which is why I'd like Del Bosque to start either of Juan Mata or David Silva. Give Spain some width to get at the Portuguese defence.

If I was Queiroz, I'd start Simao on the right and Ronaldo on the left, to prevent the Spanish full-backs from bombing forward. Ramos goes out of position plenty of times and playing Ronaldo on the left (cutting on the inside, similar to Robben playing on the right) could be devastating.

Also, Del Bosque could be slightly cautious and do what Barcelona did to counter Ronaldo- play Puyol at RB. Or he could play Arbeloa who is a more defensive RB than Ramos.

Not leaning either way now. Will wait till the teams are put out and then decide. It should be a very tactical game and a treat to watch.

[D3 Mighty Ducks]

South American teams have been killing it at this tournament this year. We saw the first one eliminated yesterday only by another South American team. I'm backing Paraguay.

Paraguay PK to advance -155 (1x) YUP

Over 2 +101 (.50x) NOPE

WILL KEISUKE HONDA SCORE A GOAL? +276 (.25x) NOPE

Won $25 on this boring match. Happen to go for a haircut at half-time. My winnings paid for my haircut

[SoV]

Way to steal my babe - keep your dirty mits off her

I'm more than happy with the girl on the right.

[Tommy_de1st]

I haven't watched the 2nd half and OT. Did I miss anythig?

[SoV]

I haven't watched the 2nd half and OT. Did I miss anythig?

Two boss penalties towards the end.

[SoV]

Confirmed Teams:

Spain:
Casillas; Ramos, Puyol, Pique, Capdevila; Busquets, Xabi Alonso, Xavi, Iniesta; David Villa, Torres.

Portugal
Eduardo; Costa, Bruno Alves, Carvalho, Coentrao; Simao, Pepe, Tiago, Raul Meireles; Ronaldo, Hugo Almeida.

[Diddley1969]

Japan

What up LB and gang.

You guys really think Japan will knock out Paraguay? I dunno, but Japan to advance at +150 does look tasty...

Very close that one, I think their may be an upset in the Spain Game tonight though.

[lakerboy]

Portugal to adv +191 (.5x)

Gonna wait until ht to make anymore possible plays .

[SoV]

Good shout. I will be playing in-game as well.

[Goat Milk]

Andres Iniesta scores 1st goal +1300* $10
Both teams score a goal +113* vs A team is scoreless for .5x

gonna wait for live in game

[doylfish]

nice. tailing with you LB. i have a good feeling about portugal today after this beautiful portuguese girl i met the other day at the bar (born in portugal and raised most of her life) in this game where i can't decide, i feel like that's a good enough omen

[Tommy_de1st]

What a save by Eduardo

[Goat Milk]

What a save by Eduardo

tommy how long should we wait to take spain live? Portugal isn't advancing bro.

[Tommy_de1st]

tommy how long should we wait to take spain live? Portugal isn't advancing bro.

You know what? I just found one thing that goes in Portugal's favour. Ref and linesmen are from Argentina. They might not want their country to play Spain. Even if they try to be fair it is always in their minds

[Goat Milk]

You know what? I just found one thing that goes in Portugal's favour. Ref and linesmen are from Argentina. They might not want their country to play Spain. Even if they try to be fair it is always in their minds

up to you. i am going to pound Spain. I hope I don't miss my chance.

[SoV]

I'm going to pussy out and put money on MLB. Got Yankees, Reds Over, White Sox Under and Dodgers.